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Case No. 1777Sexual assault · Co. Cork · 29 Mar 2024

Gardaí appeal for help identifying man in sexual assault of teenager in Macroom

A teenage girl was sexually assaulted in a corridor of a local hotel in Macroom, Cork, on 29 March 2024. The suspect is described as a man in his 30s of medium height and build with dark hair, wearing a black hoodie and black and grey work pants. Gardaí believe the man may have been collected in a vehicle and may have recorded part of the incident on his phone. No arrest or charge has been made, and Gardaí are appealing for public help to identify the suspect, with an appeal to be broadcast on Crimecall on 28 April 2025.

  1. Reported28 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A teenage girl was sexually assaulted in a corridor of a local hotel near the exit to the rear car park in Macroom, Cork.
  • The suspect is described as a man in his 30s of medium height and build with dark hair, wearing a black hoodie and black and grey work pants, with a red Liverpool football training t-shirt underneath.
When
The assault took place on 29 March 2024.
Where
The man was first seen sitting on a low wall near the bridge on Castle Street, and the victim was walking towards a local gym.
Investigation
  • Gardaí believe the suspect may have been collected in a vehicle and may have recorded part of the incident on his phone.
  • Gardaí are appealing for public help to identify the suspect, with an appeal to be broadcast on Crimecall on 28 April 2025.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man is thought to be in his 30s, of medium height and build with dark hair. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was wearing a black hoodie and black and grey work pants. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAfter the incident the suspect removed his hoodie revealing a red Liverpool football training t-shirt underneath. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGardaí believe the suspect may have been collected in a vehicle. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGardaí believe the suspect may have recorded part of the incident on his phone. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in Macroom, Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe man walked behind the victim over the bridge towards North Square and they passed each other several times until reaching Main Street. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in a corridor of a local hotel, near the exit to the rear car park. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe assault took place on 29 March 2024. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Apr2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai appeal for help identifying man involved in sexual assault against a teen

    Garda appeal for public help identifying the suspect; physical description and clothing provided; suspect may have recorded the incident on his phone; appeal to be made on Crimecall.

    victim, teen, femalesuspect, 30s, male